Recipes & Cooking Recipes by Ingredient Cheese 23 Cottage Cheese Recipes You’ll Actually Crave The protein-packed staple is great in sweet and savory recipes. By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process and Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for more than 10 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on January 4, 2024 Cottage cheese is a beloved ingredient used in kitchens worldwide for centuries. Its high protein and calcium count make it a healthy food for meal planning. If you have a tub in the fridge, there are many ways to enjoy it beyond plain or with fruit (though we like it that way, too). So whether you're in the mood for pancakes, veggies with dip, or even lasagna, there's a cottage cheese recipe for you. 18 of the Best Cheese Dishes Ever Created in Our Test Kitchen Kelsey Hansen 01 of 23 Honey-Lemon Cottage Cheese Pancakes View Recipe Jason Donnelly Plain cottage cheese pancakes are already great, but these will hit your breakfast out of the park. Lemon zest, vanilla, blueberries, and honey combine to create the irresistible flavor of your new favorite short (or tall, we don't judge) stack of pancakes. Does Maple Syrup Need to Be Refrigerated? Here’s How to Store It 02 of 23 Cottage Cheese Pizza Toasts View Recipe Grant Webster Give your ordinary toast a major upgrade with pizza sauce, cottage cheese, and your favorite toppings. We're also including cottage cheese recipe variations for pesto pizza toast and white pizza toast. 03 of 23 Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl View Recipe Carson Downing This fruit and cottage cheese recipe is an upgraded version of the one you're used to having at Grandma's house. Along with fresh berries and kiwi, extra texture comes with every bite in this bowl by topping with granola, dried apricot pieces, and chia seeds. 26 Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes Good for a Crowd 04 of 23 Classic Lasagna View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul If you've never made this comfort food from scratch, cottage cheese is the secret ingredient to our favorite lasagna recipe. (You can also use ricotta if you don't have cottage cheese.) We can smell the bubbly layers of cheese and tomatoes right now. 05 of 23 Cottage Cheese-Dill Dip View Recipe Andy Lyons Prepare to meet your new favorite party dip. This low-fat cottage cheese recipe includes green onion, herbs, and spices. Chill (up to 24 hours!) until your guests arrive. Serve with veggies and crackers. 06 of 23 Sou Bourek View Recipe Carson Downing This delightful cottage cheese recipe by chef Carrie Nahabedian pays tribute to her Armenian roots. Layers of fresh noodles are filled with a mixture of eggs, cottage cheese, and shredded Muenster or Monterrey Jack cheese. If you don't have time to make the noodles from scratch, you can still accomplish an equally tasty dish with wide egg noodles. Homemade Gluten-Free Noodles 07 of 23 Spinach and Feta Casserole View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul With more than 75 ratings, here's a recipe you shouldn't pass up. This creamy cottage cheese recipe gets a bit of extra tang from crumbled feta cheese. Tote this easy vegetable side dish to your next cookout or serve it alongside chicken breast for a wholesome, low-carb meal. The Best Potluck Casseroles That Will Have Everyone Asking for Seconds 08 of 23 Honey and Poppy Seed Biscuits View Recipe Blaine Moats Here's another delicious cottage cheese recipe for bread. Instead of butter, these flaky biscuits utilize cottage cheese. A biscuit mix helps keep prep time (and the ingredient count) down. Serve warm with homemade jam alongside eggs for breakfast or lunch. 09 of 23 Copycat Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites View Recipe Dera Burreson Cottage cheese helps give these filling egg bites the same fluffy texture as your favorite coffee shop. Prepare a few of these to store in the fridge on Sunday, so you'll have breakfast ready for a few days during the busy week ahead. 14 Hearty Adult Lunch Ideas That Are Way Better Than Takeout 10 of 23 Mina (Matzo Pie with Spinach and Leeks) View Recipe Blaine Moats Matzo is an unleavened bread that's traditionally served during Passover. This recipe layers the bread with a filling of spinach, leeks, feta, and cottage cheese. It's a crave-worthy vegetarian meal even meat eaters will devour. 11 of 23 Lightened-Up Spaghetti Pie View Recipe Andy Lyons Craving Italian but want a quick, healthier option? Get those same delicious flavors in this savory cottage cheese recipe. Ground turkey is swapped for beef, and fresh veggies (mushrooms, green bell peppers, and onion) provide extra nutrients. How to Cook Spaghetti Squash as a Low-Carb Pasta Alternative 12 of 23 Cottage Cheese Puff View Recipe Mike Dieter This nostalgic BHG cottage cheese recipe dates back to the '70s! Whipped eggs give this soufflé-like dish an airy texture while the cheese gives it some tang. It would make an excellent vegetarian dish for brunch or dinner. 13 of 23 Key Lime Cheesecake Bars View Recipe Andy Lyons No one will ever guess this lightened-up sweet treat is a cottage cheese recipe. Blend the curds with cream cheese and lime-flavor gelatin before pouring over a graham cracker crust. This no-bake dessert gives the same delicious flavor of a key lime pie with far less time or stress to prepare. 14 of 23 Million Dollar Spaghetti View Recipe Rachel Marek A few extra ingredients help this baked spaghetti recipe earn its million-dollar name. Adding cottage cheese, sour cream, and cream cheese, along with the meaty sauce, ensures the finished dish is rich and creamy. Inside-Out Spaghetti Pie 15 of 23 Hamburger Cheese Bake View Recipe Jason Donnelly This weeknight-ready cottage cheese recipe can be on the table in under an hour. The hearty casserole is filled with ground beef, cottage cheese, and wide noodles. As one BHG home cook raved, "This is one of my family's favorite meals! Have been making this for years." 16 of 23 Classic Lasagna Soup View Recipe CJ Younger Skip the fuss of making a pan of lasagna and whip up this hearty soup instead. Each bowl is topped with a dollop of a creamy cottage cheese and Parmesan mixture. Season the finished soup with plenty of fresh basil. 17 of 23 Million Dollar Chicken Casserole View Recipe Grant Webster This easy diced chicken and cottage cheese casserole recipe includes cream cheese and sour cream. Top the bubbly baked dish with crushed butter crackers and freshly sliced green onions. What to Eat With Cream Cheese (Beyond Bagels) and Yummy Recipes to Try 18 of 23 Whole Grain Waffles View Recipe Kelsey Hansen Add a little protein to your morning stack with this cottage cheese waffle recipe. Wheat germ in the batter adds texture, while almond butter adds a nutty flavor to the high-protein breakfast. How to Deep-Clean Your Waffle Maker Without Damaging It 19 of 23 Vegetable Lasagna View Recipe Blaine Moats This vegetarian lasagna recipe is loaded with mushrooms, broccoli, spinach, and carrots. The creamy layers are made with ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, and Italian seasoning. Top the layered dish with mozzarella and shredded Parmesan cheese. 20 of 23 Sheet Pan Lasagna View Recipe Rachel Marek If the crispy edges are your favorite part of lasagna, meet your new favorite cottage cheese recipe. Cooking lasagna in a sheet pan allows for more area to become caramelized. Don't worry; all the melty goodness you love is there, too! 21 of 23 Caesar Dip with Vegetables View Recipe Blaine Moats Transform the flavors of a classic Caesar dressing into a creamy veggie dip. When blended, cottage cheese becomes smooth and velvety. Mix up the entire dip in your food processor and serve with fresh veggies or potato chips. 22 of 23 Bagel, Lox, and Egg Strata View Recipe If your go-to breakfast is a bagel topped with lox, this is the breakfast casserole you need to try. Bagel pieces are topped with a cottage cheese and egg mixture, lox, and fresh chives to make it. Add Swiss cheese for melted texture and flavor. These 2-Ingredient Bagels are Easy to Make and Taste Amazing 23 of 23 Overnight Breakfast Pie View Recipe Prep this cottage cheese recipe for breakfast the night before you plan to serve it. To assemble, crispy bacon is mixed with eggs, cottage cheese, and hash browns before being piled into a pie crust. More Cheesy-Good Recipes Cheesy Casserole Recipes That Will Have Your Family Begging for Seconds 24 Mac and Cheese Recipes That Are Gooey Perfection 13 Grilled Cheese Recipes from Classic to Super-Creative 44 Recipes with Ricotta Cheese from Breakfast to Dessert 21 Warm Cheese Appetizer Recipes Perfect for Any Occasion Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit